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Joan Russell
Food History and Culture



Soul Cakes Halloween and All Soul's Day Treats
Halloween Wall Paper Image Source :Public Domain Pictures Short History of Soul Cakes Soul Cakes and Halloween Image Source: Fab Foods...
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Oct 53 min read
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Why Do More Consumers Suffer From Allergies Today ?
Allergy Animation: Source Giphy Allergies have increased in the United States in children and adults alarming doctors and the medical...
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Sep 253 min read
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Women In US History the First American Cookbook
Amelia Simmons American Cookery Image Source: Wikipedia Ameila Simmons Published the First American Cookbook American Cookery Image...
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Sep 173 min read
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Does Sugar Cause Cancer? Dr. Jason Fung On Diet, Fasting, and Cancer
Sugar Photo Source: Public Domain Pictures There are many theories linking sugar to cancer, and most doctors and experts really do not...
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Aug 294 min read
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French Cooking Trend 2025 -Simplified Recipes -Nouvelle Cuisine
Traditional French Cuisine Pork Bourguignon-Photo Source-99 Cent Chef Blog This blog is about a cooking trend in France that emphasizes...
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Aug 132 min read
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The Symbolism of Lion Water Fountains
Lion water fountains have been a popular design in parks, estates, home gardens, and buildings. There are different types of lion...
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Aug 63 min read
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The Destructive Politics of Cutting Food Programs for the Poor
Cutting Food Program Animation Source: Comedy Central/Giphy Cutting funding for food programs in the United State that help schools...
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Jul 172 min read
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The History of Street Food In the United States
Street Food Cooking on Grill Animation Source Giphy What is street food? It is food prepared by street cart vendors, food trucks, and...
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Jul 43 min read
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Farmer Fridge-Healthy Meals To Go
Healthy Food are used Farmer Fridge entrees: Image Source ZHot/Giphy Fridge a Chicago based food business wants consumer to eat healthy....
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Jun 284 min read
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Kansas City Missouri Barbecue Style
A Brief History of Kansas City Barbecue Henry Perry and Arthur Bryant Pulled Smoke Pork: Source Wikimedia Kanas City Barbecue style began...
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Jun 223 min read
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A Chef and Humanitarian Chef Jose Andres And The World Central Kitchen
A Brief Work History Chef Jose Andres at Work Source Foodista Chef Jose Andres is a well know chef and humanitarian in the US and...
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Jun 163 min read
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Jimmy Nardello Sweet Italian Peppers
Frying Peppers Similar to Jimmy Nardello Peppers Animation Source Giphy A Brief History J immy Nardello Pepper Growing Source:...
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Jun 133 min read
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Morven Kitchen Garden Sustainable Agriculture at University of Virginia
Morven Kitchen Garden at the University of Virginia practices sustainability. Students learn to grow fruits and vegetable using...
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Jun 43 min read
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Gargoyle Statues Should You Fear Them?
History and Folklore Behind Gargoyles Gargoyle Spout on Side of Building: Source: Giphy Gargoyles are architectural spouts used to filter...
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Apr 123 min read
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Celebrate Fresh Tomato Day
Tomato Plant Growing: Source: Giphy April 6 is Fresh Tomato Day a day to try a new recipe or have a pot luck that features fresh...
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Apr 54 min read
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End Hunger CT Women's History Month
Healthy Meals For School Kids Animation Source Giphy End Hunger CT is staffed by several women including Executive Director Julieth...
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Mar 213 min read
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Cut Down on Coffee During National Caffeine Awareness Month
Cup of Coffee Animation Source: Giphy You don't have to give up caffeine during Caffeine Awareness Month. It is recommended that you cut...
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Mar 173 min read
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Ways To Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Nutritional Cooking Image Source : Wix Media March is National Nutrition Month It gives consumers a chance to celebrate healthy eating...
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Mar 143 min read
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Celebrate National Meatball Day
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatball: Photo Source: Research Parent National Meatball Day is on March 9, and celebrates meatball recipes from...
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Mar 93 min read
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Cookbook Clubs a Growing Trend in 2025
Cookbook Club For Home Chefs Cookbook Club For Professional Chefs Cookbook Club Meeting Source: Flicker/Bart Everson Since 2020 cookbooks...
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Mar 53 min read
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